Private company parking fine!!!

Rosylee

Hi

I have just received a parking fine from MET as I was parked at McDonalds in Shirley Solihull. The free stay was 90 minutes - I stayed for 114 minutes. I was not even aware there was a time limit as when I arrived it was raining very hard and I was hunkered down with loads of bags running to get indoors. So I never saw the signs. It was only when I came outside (it was sunny again), that I saw the signs and realised that I had over stayed.

I am so annoyed, mostly at McDonalds for using these companies. They advertise free wifi and many people use their laptops and have lunch too which is what I did - this encourages people to stay that bit longer.

I have seen people say that we should ignore it and I have watched the you tube video of watchdog, but as it was done in 2010, I wanted to ask if anyone has been taken to court by this company yet. Is it still a good idea to ignore the demands, no matter how they escalate. I am so angry - why does the government not ban these companies. People are struggling enough as it is. It would have been better if they had barriers up and one has to pay parking fees on your way out. At least you know up front what is required.:mad:

DaveF327

Rosylee wrote: »

I was not even aware there was a time limit as when I arrived it was raining very hard and I was hunkered down with loads of bags running to get indoors. So I never saw the signs.

In the highly unlikely event this ever gets near a courtroom, this is what you should quote to show that you hadn't entered into, nor signed, any contract. In legal terms, a contract must consist of an element of acceptance and understanding.

notts_phil

Its not fine and not they dont do court

Next!!!

bondy_lad

dont give it another thought,, all you have recieved is an unenforceable invoice= loo paper,,ignore all future threat o grams sent in the post on or behalf this shower of you know what,,,do not contact, do not engage in conversation,, most of all nothing can/will be done to you,relax,,feet up,, watch the hustle,glass of wine.there you go,,sorted.

McKneff

Dont be angry, it's a waste of energy, just forget about it and bin everything they send you.

Coupon-mad

Do not ignore a private parking ticket - from 2013 onwards things changed in England/Wales. If yours is Parking Eye then they are suing people and so are some other PPCs.

You must appeal and with current forum advice, you will win at popla - we win 100% of appeals in 2014.

Please click to page one of the forum, get off this old thread. See my signature below for where to click to read current advice. Please read the NEWBIES thread at the top of this very forum.

Did I say STOP reading this ancient thread, NOW??!!




Do not ignore a private parking ticket - from 2013 onwards things changed in England/Wales. If yours is Parking Eye then they are suing people and so are some other PPCs.

You must appeal and with current forum advice, you will win at popla - we win 100% of appeals in 2014.

Please click to page one of the forum, get off this old thread. See my signature below for where to click to read current advice. Please read the NEWBIES thread at the top of this very forum.

Did I say STOP reading this ancient thread, NOW??!!

give_them_FA

Sound advice as always Rosy. Another point is that if you don't reply, they won't have any way of knowing that you live at the stated address or have even received any letters. So, they will stop sending them. It has worked for me many, many times, so I speak from personal experience. They just go looking for softer targets.

saffsmum

Thanks so much to everyone who has posted on this issue. I got my Mcscam letter this morning, same issue, 90 min limit and I was there a couple of hours helping my daughter and a couple of her friends prepare for their sats (while bribing them with junk food). So far none of the other parents have had a letter but if they do I will definitely direct them here.
I have to say I was absolutely raging when I got the letter, as like you I never noticed the signs. To be honest it never occurred to me to look. The restaurant is in the middle of a quiet residential area, there are no shops or stations nearby. The only reason for parking there would be to use the 'restaurant'.
Anyway as advised I shall not dignify this waste of paper with a reply and McDonalds can kiss my custom goodbye... Actually they've done me a favour - I can tell the kids exactly why there will be no more McNastys for us!
Thanks again people

give_them_FA

Well done.

They won't be loving that!

frederick1945

I have disputed a private parking invoice on grounds that my driver was doing a ten minute delivery. This was ignored and reference made to signs at the entrance to the car park. There was no such sign at the entrance only a small sign in the car park a long way from where vehicle was parked. However a few weeks later a big sign has now been erected! A letter to the parking company about this ended in a reply to me that they had not breached BPAs code of practice.
This so called debt has now been passed to a debt collecting company. My question is what powers do these debt collecting companies have in making me pay ? Presume no different than the parking company itself ? Can they send bailiffs in if the matter has not gone to court ?

Coupon-mad

Do not ignore a private parking ticket - from 2013 onwards things changed in England/Wales. If yours is Parking Eye then they are suing people and so are some other PPCs.

You must appeal and with current forum advice, you will win at popla - we win 100% of appeals in 2014.

Please click to page one of the forum, get off this old thread. See my signature below for where to click to read current advice. Please read the NEWBIES thread at the top of this very forum.

Did I say STOP reading this ancient thread, NOW??!!


Do not ignore a private parking ticket - from 2013 onwards things changed in England/Wales. If yours is Parking Eye then they are suing people and so are some other PPCs.

You must appeal and with current forum advice, you will win at popla - we win 100% of appeals in 2014.

Please click to page one of the forum, get off this old thread. See my signature below for where to click to read current advice. Please read the NEWBIES thread at the top of this very forum.

Did I say STOP reading this ancient thread, NOW??!!




Do not ignore a private parking ticket - from 2013 onwards things changed in England/Wales. If yours is Parking Eye then they are suing people and so are some other PPCs.

You must appeal and with current forum advice, you will win at popla - we win 100% of appeals in 2014.

Please click to page one of the forum, get off this old thread. See my signature below for where to click to read current advice. Please read the NEWBIES thread at the top of this very forum.

Did I say STOP reading this ancient thread, NOW??!!